Posted by Klaus on September 05, 2001 at 09:45:28:
In Reply to: horn relacquering? posted by Black Jack Shellac on September 05, 2001 at 09:16:19:
I would not worry too much about the relaquering. You can have the laquer removed chemically, if you find it restricting this sousa.
As I read you, you can not have a test ride on this instrument. As in all cases, where an instrument has no documented story of ownership, a play test it very much recommended.
It is not only a question, whether this instrument is a player. More important is whether it is a player for you.
However, if this instrument is in good mechanical order, and if the price is fair, then you might have the chance for a reasonable resale.
All the best
Klaus